Hair frosting cap

ABSTRACT

A frosting cap consisting of a foundation disc and the plurality of endless sectional bands of various sizes are maintained in abutting relationship by tab members to form a hollow body which conforms substantially to the head of a wearer. Strands of hair selected for bleaching extend between abutting bands as the bands are placed sequentially over the head of a wearer.

EJnited States Patent Brink J. Slrmons 312 West Lebanon St., Mount Airy, N.C. 27030 Dec. 10, 1969 June 22, 1971 inventor Appl. No. Filed Patented mm mosrmc car 10 Claims, 8 Drawing Figs.

11.5. CI 132/9 Int. CL A45d 19/00 Field Search 132/9, 7,

[56] References Cited UNlTED STATES PATENTS 2,714,891 8/1955 Leyer 132/9 3,126,020 3/ 1964 Sidelman 132/54 3,315,688 4/1967 Sbarra 132/9 Primary Examiner-F. Barry Shay Assistant Examiner-Gregory E. McNeil] Attorney-David Rabin ABSTRACT: A frosting cap consisting of a foundation disc and the plurality of endless sectional bands of various sizes are maintained in abutting relationship by tab members to form a hollow body which conforms substantially to the head of a wearer. Strands of hair selected for bleaching extend between abutting bands as the bands are placed sequentially over the head of a wearer.

PATENTEDJUN22I97| 3586x309 BRINK J. SIRMONS attorney HAIR FROSTING CAP BACKGROUND, BRIEF SUMMARY, AND OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to a frosting cap and more particularly to a frosting cap consisting of a plurality of segments which are placed upon the head of a wearer sequentially.

Conventional frosting caps presently available to beauty salons and the general public generally consist of a body portion having a plurality of small openings therein through which strands of hair are drawn for frosting or bleaching. These known prior art frosting caps are inadequate primarily due to the pain commonly encountered by the wearer as the hair to be bleached is drawn through the small perforations. Another significant deficiency of the prior art caps is that the bleach or its fumes frequently bleed back to the hair which is not desired to be bleached because the perforations do not provide an adequate seal. Furthermore, the cap portions adjacent the perforations are very susceptible to tearing as selected strands of hair are drawn therethrough.

The primary object of the frosting cap of this invention is to eliminate the undesirable effects of the prior art caps for hair frosting.

Basically, the hair frosting cap of the present invention includes a plurality of band segments of varying sizes sequentially placed on the head of a wearer to form a generally semispherical body portion. The bands are preferably constructed of flexible, fluid impervious material maintained in a sealed, interlocking relationship by tab members. A strap arrangement including a foundation disc initially is placed upon the head of a wearer for maintaining the bands in selected locations. Strands of hair to be frosted are selected after each band is positioned upon a wearer's head until the hairline is completely covered. A keeper strap arrangement may be placed over the exterior portions of the bands for maintaining the lowermost sectional bands in a fixed relationship.

A primary object of the invention is a frosting cap constructed in a manner to eliminate bleed back of the bleach to the hair not to be frosted and to eliminate pain usually associated with the frosting of hair utilizing conventional caps.

Another object of the invention is the provision of a frosting cap of simple construction that will be economically feasible, long lasting and relatively trouble free in operation.

Other features and advantages will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art during the course of the following description of the invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the frosting cap of the present invention positioned upon the head of a wearer with selected strands drawn between the sectional bands;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the strap arrangement and foundation disc initially positioned upon the head of a user;

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the foundation disc and restrainer tabs secured to the main strap;

FIG. 4 is a side elevational view of the strap arrangement positioned on the head of a wearer and illustrating the manner by which the sectional bands are properly placed and interlocked over the strands of hair previously selected for frosting;

FIG. 5 is a fragmentary view of two sectional bands illustrating the manner in which the tabs are positioned on the interior and exterior portions thereof to align and restrain relative movement between adjacent bands;

FIG. 6 is a view similar to FIG. 5 with adjacent bands being properly positioned in abutting relationship;

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional side elevational view of the assembled frosting cap; and

FIG. 8 is a schematic side elevational view of the frosting cap, without selected strands of hair being drawn therethrough, positioned on the head of a wearer and illustrating a strap arrangement for finnly maintaining the lowennost sectional bands in the proper locations.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Referring to the drawing, numeral 10 designates the frosting cap of the present invention which includes a hollow, bulbous body 12 and a strap arrangement 14 adapted to be positioned upon the head of a wearer.

The strap arrangement 14 includes a main strap 16, a chinstrap 18 and a brow strap 20. The main strap 16 fits over the cranium of the head and has buckles 22 secured to the ends thereof. Although variable, the straps should be of sufficient widths and thicknesses to withstand the stresses and pressures that will be applied to them. The chinstrap 18 is secured at each end to the ends of main strap 16 by buckles 22, only one of which has been shown on the drawing. While the buckle construction may vary, preferably the buckles are the sliding bar-type as shown in FIGS. 1, 2 and 4. The function of the chinstrap 18 is to complete the encirclement of the head and maintain the main strap 16 and body 12 in position on the head of a wearer. The brow strap 20 extends across the brow or forehead of a user and is secured at the ends thereof to the main strap 16. Preferably the brow strap 20 is of two-piece construction including a fastener 26 for varying the effective length of the brow strap. The fastener 26 may be of the Velcro or sliding bar type.

The thickness and width of the chinstrap 18 should correspond substantially to that of the main strap 16 with the exception of the area that covers the chin. The cup 24 engaging the chin should be formed to maintain the strap arrangement 14 properly positioned. Further, relatively short lengths of rubber or elastic strips, not shown, may be provided between the strap 18 and the ends of the chin cup 24.

The main head strap 16 may be of several different configurations. For example, the main head strap and chinstrap may be formed as a single unit. However, the single unit configuration would necessarily be constructed in a number of sizes to fit different size heads. Furthermore, the brow strap 20 may be of one-piece construction.

Any number of straps, similar to the brow strap 20, may be employed to the front or back of the main head strap 16 and secured thereto, as desired. Preferably one strap 20, positioned as shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, is provided for cap 10 since a plurality of such straps would tend to obstruct the selection of the strands of hair to be frosted.

FIG. 2 illustrates the main strap 16, chinstrap 18 and brow strap 20 positioned and adjusted by buckles 22 and fastener 26 to engage properly an individuals head.

Secured at the center of the main strap 16 is a foundation disc 28 for maintaining the sectional bands 30 of body 12 properly positioned. The disc 28, FIG. 3, comprises a plate 32 having a beveled edge 34 around the outer perimeter thereof and a plurality of radially directed retainer tabs 36 and 38 on the outer and inner portions, respectively, of plate 32.

The tabs 36 and 38 preferably are molded integral with plate 32. While the plate 32 may be secured to the main strap 16 by various means capable of withstanding the stresses and pressures applied thereto during the hair frosting preparation, the plate 32 preferably is molded integral with the main strap 16.

For best results, plate 32 is of a generally oval configuration, as best shown in FIG. 3, with the portions directed toward the sides of the head and adjacent strap 16 being from 20 percent to 50 percent greater in length than the length between the front and back portions of the plate. However, the plate may be of various other configurations.

The body 12 includes a plurality of endless bands 30 maintained in assembled relation to form a cap that will permit selected strands of hair to be frosted. The bands 30 are of various sizes, as shown in the drawing, so as to be positioned sequentially about the head of a wearer from the innermost, small band abutting foundation disc 28 to the largest lowermost band extending around the head of a wearer adjacent the hairline.

The basic construction of each band 30 is illustrated most clearly in FIGS. l6. The bands 30, constructed of rubber or other suitable materials, are provided with small tabs 40 and 42 on the inner and outer surfaces, respectively, for restraining movement of adjacent abutting bands relative to each other. The inner and outer tabs 4m and 42 depend from the lower edge of each band and are alternately spaced around the circumference thereof for receiving the upper edge portions of an adjacent band therebetween. The tabs 40 and 42 may be secured to the bands by molding or by other conventional means. As observed from FlGS. and 7, the upper and lower edges of each band are beveled while the inner and outer portions of the bands have an arcuate contour with the band circumference adjacent the upper edge being less than the band circumference adjacent the lower edge to conform substantially to the head of a wearer. The bands 30 may be circular or of generally oval configuration with the side dimensions being greater than the front to back dimensions, similar to plate 32. The upper edge M of each band should be beveled inwardly and upwardly to prevent bleed back between abutting bands and to assist in preventing movement of adjacent bands relative to each other. The band portions adjacent upper and lower edges 40, 46 consist of softer, more resilient material than the central or inner band portions to form a seal for preventing bleaches and chemicals from reaching the mass of hair within body 112 which is not to be frosted. The width and thickness of the bands 30 may vary considerably. However, in the preferred embodiment the bands should be as thin as feasible and yet perform the desired functions, while a width of approximately three-quarter inch achieves the best results.

Referring to the operational procedure of assembling the cap on the head of a wearer with selected strands of hair being drawn therethrough for bleaching, the strap assembly M and foundation disc 23 initially are placed upon the head of a wearer and adjustably secured thereto by buckles 22 and fastener 26. Selected strands of hair adjacent the circumference of plate 32 then are separated from the main mass of hair and pinned up over the foundation disc M}. The band 30 having the smallest circumference is placed over the selected strands of hair with the tabs MD and 432 extending downwardly. The band 30 .is displaced downwardly in a stretched condition over disc 28 to a position below the tabs 36 and 3d. The upper edge of the stretched band 30 is directed upwardly between tabs 36, 38 as it is permitted to retract such that the band's upper edge 4% and foundation disc lower edge 34 abut each other in sealing relation to maintain the band 330 in position and to prevent bleed back of the chemicals between the band and disc 23. Additional bands of increasing circumference sequentially are secured in abutting relation by tabs 410, 42 with selected strands of hair being pinned up between each pair of adjacent bands, as shown in FIG. 43, until the hair of a wearer is completely covered by bands 30 with selected strands of hair extending between adjacent bands as illustrated by FM]. 2.

In view of the variable shapes of the heads of wearers, it may be necessary to provide means to supplement the tabs 40, 412 in maintaining the outermost or lowermost sectional bands 34) properly positioned. FIG. 8 illustrates a strap arrangement 43 comprising two bands of elastic material 50, 52 sewn together intermediate the ends to form a cross which can be placed over the body B2. A small hook 54 provided at each end of the elastic bands 50, 52 is adapted to slip under the lower edge of the lowermost sectional band 30.

The cap construction may be of fluid-impervious plastics, rubber, fabrics, etc., which possess the elasticity, resiliency, flexibility, strength and durability necessary to perform the desired functions.

I claim:

1. A frosting cap comprising a hollow body adapted to conform to the contour of a wearers head, said body including a plurality of discrete, head-engaging band segments in abutting relationship adapted to be positioned on the head of a wearer, and means for maintaining said plurality of discrete, head-enga in band segments on the head in assembled relation.

5. i frosting cap as defined in claim 1, said hollow body being generally semispherical and further including means for selectively securing said semispherical body to the head of a wearer.

3. A frosting cap as defined in claim 1, said means for maintaining said head-engaging band segments in assembled relation comprising a plurality of tabs depending from inner and outer edge portions of said segments.

4. A frosting cap as defined in claim 1, further comprising means extending over the outer periphery of said body to properly position the lowermost head-engaging segments.

5. A frosting cap as defined in claim 11, wherein each segment of said plurality of segments comprises a generally circular member of resilient material, having tapered circumferential edge portions in abutting relationship.

6. A frosting cap as defined in claim 5, wherein the circumferential edge portions of each of said segments are of soft, pliant material to provide a seal between abutting segments to prevent frosting of undesignated portions of hair.

7. A frosting cap as defined in claim 11, wherein said hollow body includes a foundation disc and said head-engaging segments include a plurality of endless sectional bands.

8. A frosting cap as defined in claim 7, and further comprising means for adjustably positioning said foundation disc upon the head of a wearer.

9. A frosting cap as defined in claim 7, wherein said endless, sectional bands of various diameters are adapted to be placed upon the head of a wearer sequentially with preselected strands of hair to be bleached extending between adjacent bands.

IN). A frosting cap as defined in claim 7, each of said bands comprising an arcuate central portion adapted to conform substantially to the heat of a wearer and beveled edge portions, said edge portions being of soft, pliant construction. 

1. A frosting cap comprising a hollow body adapted to conform to the contour of a wearer''s head, said body including a plurality of discrete, head-engaging band segments in abutting relationship adapted to be positioned on the head of a wearer, and means for maintaining said plurality of discrete, head-engaging band segments on the head in assembled relation.
 2. A frosting cap as defined in claim 1, said hollow body being generally semispherical and further including means for selectively securing said semispherical body to the head of a wearer.
 3. A frosting cap as defined in claim 1, said means for maintaining said head-engaging band segments in assembled relation comprising a plurality of tabs depending from inner and outer edge portions of said segments.
 4. A frosting cap as defined in claim 1, further comprising means extending over the outer periphery of said body to properly position the lowermost head-engaging segments.
 5. A frosting cap as defined in claim 1, wherein each segment of said plurality of segments comprises a generally circular member of resilient material, having tapered circumferential edge portions in abutting relationship.
 6. A frosting cap as defined in claim 5, wherein the circumferential edge portions of each of said segments are of soft, pliant material to provide a seal between abutting segments to prevent frosting of undesignated portions of hair.
 7. A frosting cap as defined in claim 1, wherein said hollow body includes a foundation disc and said head-engaging segments include a plurality of endless sectional bands.
 8. A frosting cap as defined in claim 7, and further comprising means for adjustably positioning said foundation disc upon the head of a wearer.
 9. A frosting cap as defined in claim 7, wherein said endless, sectional bands of various diameters are adapted to be placed upon the head of a wearer sequentially with preselected strands of hair to be bleached extending between adjacent bands.
 10. A frosting cap as defined in claim 7, each of said bands comprising an arcuate central portion adapted to conform substantially to the heat of a wearer and beveled edge portions, said edge portions being of soft, pliant construction. 